Operating Instructions: Network Camera

Operating Instructions
Network Camera
Model No. BL-C30
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Main Features
Wireless Communication
Network Camera corresponds to the wireless system based on IEEE 802.11b/g.
Wireless installation will play an increasing role in flexible mounting.
Communication via Ethernet cable is also available. Encryption establishes the
security on the wireless network.
Various remote monitoring features
• Pyroelectric infrared sensor*1 detects temperature differences caused by a
human body or animals.
• Detection can let camera transfer images by E-mail or FTP*2.
• Color night view mode (auto-adjusted) enables the camera to display images
even in 1 lx illuminance*3.
Monitoring from PC or mobile phone
• The camera images can be monitored over the Internet.
• Pan/tilt operation can move the lens horizontally from -50 ° to +50 ° and
vertically from -40 ° to +10 °.
Privacy mode
• Privacy mode hides the lens into the unit to protect privacy.
• Pressing the privacy button on the front of the camera switches privacy mode
on or off with a single touch.
Privacy Monitoring Purpose
Privacy mode On Disabled Protecting privacy

Monitoring Off Enabled Remote monitoring
*1
The sensor uses pyroelectric effect. Due to the effects of environment temperature, direct
sunlight or air conditioner, it may detect the temperature differences by mistake, or the
detection range may be shortened.
*2
It may take some time to transfer images depending on the network condition.
*3
1 lx is the brightness about 2.5 m away from auxiliary fluorescent light. Color night view mode
slows down the frame rate, and images may blur when viewing a moving object or using the
pan/tilt operation.

Easy installation using UPnPTM (Universal Plug and Play)

When connecting the camera with a UPnPTM enabled router, the camera
automatically configures its network settings.
* Some UPnPTM enabled routers cannot configure the camera automatically. In
this case, the router needs to be configured manually. Ask the router
manufacturer how to configure it. See Panasonic Network Camera support
website at
http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for more information.
Supporting Viewnetcam.com service

Viewnetcam.com service allows you to access the camera over the Internet with
your favorite domain name (e.g. bob.viewnetcam.com) instead of a global IP
address.
* Viewnetcam.com service is the service for Panasonic Network Camera. See
Viewnetcam.com website (http://www.viewnetcam.com) for more
information.
Multi-Language Display
Top page, Single Camera and Multi-Camera page can be displayed in English,
French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese or Japanese. If you
select English or Japanese, all pages can be changed. But if you select other
language, the Setup, Maintenance and Support pages are displayed only in
English.

System Requirements for your PC

Your PC (Personal Computer) and network must meet the following technical
specifications for the camera to work properly.
Item Description
Operating Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft® Windows® 2000
® ®
System Microsoft® Windows® Me, Microsoft® Windows® 98SE

CPU Pentium® III (500 MHz or greater is recommended.)
Protocol TCP/IP protocol (HTTP, TCP, UDP, IP, DNS, ARP, ICMP)
Interface 10/100 Mbps network interface installed
Web Browser Internet Explorer 6.0 or later (Not included on the Setup CD-
ROM)
Note
See Panasonic Network Camera support website at
http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for the latest
information about web browser.
Trademarks
• Adobe, Acrobat and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
• Microsoft, Windows, Hotmail and ActiveX are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
• Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its
subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
• Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
• All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective
owners.
Abbreviations
• UPnP is the abbreviation for "Universal Plug and Play".
• "Network Camera" is called "Camera" in this Operating Instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. After taking away the dust on the lens, wipe the lens with a cotton bud.
6. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
7. Protect the AC adaptor cord and AC cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the unit.
8. The AC cord is used as the main disconnect device, ensure that the socket-
outlet is located/installed near the equipment and is easily accessible.
9. Do not touch the unit, AC adaptor, AC adaptor cord or AC cord during lightning
storms.
10. Unplug the unit when unused for long periods of time.
11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the unit has been damaged in any way, such as the AC adaptor cord, AC cord
or plug is damaged, the unit does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
12. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or halogen light may damage CMOS
sensor.
13. The camera is intended for indoor use only. Please check local regulations as
outdoor use of the wireless feature is restricted in some countries/areas.
User Name and Password Protection
The use of a unique User Name and secret Password is an important tool that
will help limit unauthorized individuals from accessing the camera. If you
choose to disable this tool, and choose not to limit access by use of a User
Name and Password, this may result in access to the camera by
unauthorized individuals. (See page 49)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Table of Contents
1 Camera Monitoring .......................................................8
1.1 Accessing the Camera................................................................... 8
1.2 Viewing Single Camera page....................................................... 10
1.2.1 Image Auto Centering (Click to Center) ................................................... 14
1.2.2 Capturing a Still Image ............................................................................ 15
1.2.3 Using Operation Bar ................................................................................ 16
1.2.4 Setting Home Position/Sensor Position/Preset Button............................. 18
1.3 Viewing Multi-Camera page ......................................................... 22
1.4 Viewing Buffered Image page ...................................................... 24
1.4.1 Deleting Buffered Images ........................................................................ 25
1.5 Viewing Still Images on Your Mobile Phone................................. 26
2 Various Camera Features ...........................................28

2.1 Using Camera Features ............................................................... 28
2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your Network..................................... 31
2.3 Using Wireless LAN ..................................................................... 36
2.4 Using UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play) .................................... 40
2.5 Registering with the Viewnetcam.com service ............................ 41
2.6 Setting Date and Time ................................................................. 43
2.7 Changing Camera Settings.......................................................... 45
2.8 Changing Authentication Setting and Administrator User Name
and Password .............................................................................. 49
2.9 Logging in to the Camera............................................................. 52
2.10 Creating, Modifying or Deleting General Users ........................... 53
2.11 Changing Initial Settings on the Single Camera page or the Multi-
Camera page ............................................................................... 55
2.12 Configuring Multiple Cameras...................................................... 58
2.13 Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer................................... 60
2.14 Buffering or Transferring Images by Sensor................................. 68
2.15 Specifying Operation Time........................................................... 78
2.16 Changing Indicator Display .......................................................... 80
2.17 Enabling Privacy Mode ................................................................ 81

3 Camera Maintenance ..................................................82

3.1 Maintenance page ....................................................................... 82
3.1.1 Confirming the Status .............................................................................. 83
3.1.2 Confirming the Wireless Status ............................................................... 83
3.1.3 Restarting the Camera ............................................................................ 84
3.1.4 Updating the Camera Firmware .............................................................. 85
3.1.5 Creating Configuration File...................................................................... 88
3.1.6 Loading Settings from a Configuration File ............................................. 89
3.1.7 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default ................................................ 90
3.2 Support page ............................................................................... 91
3.2.1 Seeing Help page .................................................................................... 91
3.2.2 Seeing Wireless Help page ..................................................................... 92
3.2.3 Seeing Product Information ..................................................................... 92
3.2.4 Seeing Support Information..................................................................... 92
3.3 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button............................................ 93
3.4 Default Setting List ....................................................................... 94
3.5 Cleaning ..................................................................................... 102
3.5.1 Cleaning the Main Unit .......................................................................... 102
3.5.2 Cleaning the Lens.................................................................................. 102
3.6 Setting an IP Address on Your PC ............................................. 103
3.7 Using Setup Program................................................................. 104
3.8 Setting Your PC.......................................................................... 107
3.8.1 Setting the Proxy Server Settings on Web Browser ............................. 107
3.8.2 Setting UPnP™ to Display Camera Shortcut in My Network Places..... 110
3.8.3 Setting the Internet Temporary File Setting on Web Browser................ 110
3.9 ASCII Character Table ............................................................... 111
3.10 File Size and Number of Buffered Images ................................. 112
3.11 Specifications ............................................................................. 113
Index..................................................................................115

1 Camera Monitoring
1.1 Accessing the Camera

1. Start up the web browser on your PC.
2. Enter "http://IP Address (or URL):Port Number" on the address bar, and
press [Enter] on the keyboard.
E.g. http://192.168.0.253:50000
(or http://XXXXX.viewnetcam.com:50000)
• When port number is 80 (default), you do not need to enter port number.
See page 33 for details about port number.
• If the camera image is not displayed, see page 25 of the Installation/
Troubleshooting.
3. The Enter Network Password window is displayed, and enter the user name
and password that were set, and click [OK].
Note
When [Permit access from guest users] is set on the Security: Administrator
page, the authentication window will not be displayed.

4. Click the following tabs to display each page.

A B C D E F G
Select a language.
Version Number
A To Single Camera page (page 10) B To Multi-Camera page (page 22)

C To Buffered Image page (page 24) D To Setup page (page 28)
E To Maintenance page (page 82) F To Support page (page 91)
G To log in to the camera (page 52)
Note
When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, the [Setup]
and [Maintenance] tab will not be displayed. Additionally, When [Do not permit
access from guest users] is set on the Security:Administrator page, the [Login]
tab will not be displayed.
5. Close the web browser.

1.2 Viewing Single Camera page

1. Access the camera (see page 8).
• The Top page is displayed.
2. Click the [Single] tab at the top of the page.
• When the Security Warning window is displayed, click [Yes] (see page 11).
• See page 12 for the Security Warning window when using Microsoft
Windows XP Service Pack 2.
Capture Image
Button Click to Center
(See page 15) (See page 14)
Operation Bar Camera Image

(See page 16)
Refresh The banner is

Interval displayed.
(See page 16) (See page 13)

Notes
• While viewing images under florescent lighting, the image may appear
noisy or experience flicker if the incorrect AC power setting was selected.
Select the frequency that is used in your area. (see page 45).
• Refresh interval is [Motion] by default. You can change it on the operation
bar (see page 16).
• Refresh interval may change depending on the network condition, PC
performance and what object you view.
• When displaying video (Motion JPEG), the camera allows up to 20
simultaneous accesses. When trying more than 20 accesses, the 21st
user will see a gray screen. (Maximum 20 accesses for a Buffered Image
page too.)
• If the video (Motion JPEG) display is limited (see page 55), the video will
be changed to refreshing still images.
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• To reduce the data traffic, the video can be automatically changed to

refreshing still images (see page 55).
• To display the Single Camera page directly, add it to the [Favorites] on the
web browser.
• Refresh interval may slow down depending on the network condition or
the number of accessing users.
• When viewing a dark image, Color Night View mode automatically starts.
The image will be brighter, but the refresh interval may slow down and
image quality may decrease.
• The image may stop refreshing because the wireless communication can
be disconnected depending on the environment.
Security Warning window
To view a video (Motion JPEG), ActiveX® Controls must be installed. When trying
to display a video for the first time, Security Warning window will be displayed.
When using Windows XP or Windows 2000, log in as an administrator to install it.
If you cannot install ActiveX Controls or you cannot see the video in the
Internet Explorer
• Click [Tools] [Internet Options] [Security] tab and click [Custom level] on
the web browser.
(1) Check "Prompt" in "Download signed ActiveX Controls".
(2) Check "Enable" in "Run ActiveX Controls and plug-ins".
• ActiveX Controls can be installed from the file on the Setup CD-ROM.
(1) Restart the PC.
(2) Confirm that Internet Explorer is closed.
(3) Double-click "ocx\ActiveXInst.exe" on the Setup CD-ROM.
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Notes
• When the IP address was changed for the camera, enter it on the address bar.
• Video may not be displayed quickly. Wait for a while.
• If you use a proxy server, set the web browser not to access the proxy server
(see page 107).
• In some corporate network environments a firewall may be used for security
purposes. It is possible that this may prevent motion video from being
displayed. In this situation we suggest:
• Contact your network administrator.
• Try using regularly refreshed images.
Security Warning window on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
To view a video (Motion JPEG), ActiveX Controls must be installed.
Follow the steps shown below to install ActiveX Controls.
1. Click the warning displayed above the tabs, and click [Install ActiveX
Control...].
2. Click [Install].
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The Banner
When the camera accesses the Internet, the banner displays product information
about cameras or announcements about the latest firmware, etc. from Panasonic.
Whether or not to display the banner can be set at Banner Display (see page 55).
Notes
• The banner is displayed when [Yes] is checked for Allow Access from the
Internet on the Automatic Setup page, or when [Enable] is checked for Auto
Port Forwarding on the UPnP page for the Connection Mode of Static or
DHCP.
• Even if [Yes] is checked for Allow Access from the Internet on the Automatic
Setup page, or [Enable] is checked for Auto Port Forwarding on the UPnP page
for the Connection Mode of Static or DHCP, when the camera is not connected
to the Internet, is displayed.
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1.2.1 Image Auto Centering (Click to Center)

When you click a certain point on the camera image, the point is centered on the
image.
1. Move the cursor to the desired point.
Cursor
2. Click it.
• The clicked point is centered.
• See page 17 for the pan/tilt operation.
Notes
• When End Display appears on the operation bar, Click to Center does not
work beyond the pan/tilt end (see page 16).
• The clicked position may slightly miss the center depending on the lens
direction.
• If a user is restricted to level 1 or 2 on the General User page (see page
53), Click to Center does not work.
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1.2.2 Capturing a Still Image

A still image can be saved on your PC.
1. Operate pan/tilt and select a resolution to display an image.
2. Click the capture image button.
Capture Image Button
• The camera image opens in another window.

3. Right-click the image, and select [Save Picture As...].
• Save as dialog box is displayed.

4. Specify a folder, and click [Save].
• Camera image is saved in the folder.
5. Click [Close].
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1.2.3 Using Operation Bar
End Display When the pan/tilt has reached the end (Left
and Preset End, Right End, Up End and Down End), End
Display: Display appears. When clicking a preset button,
the preset name appears.
Pan/Tilt
Moves the lens throughout the horizontal ( )
Scan:
or vertical ( ) range, and returns to the original
position.
Pan/Tilt/ Controls lens direction.
Home
Pan ( : Left, : Right), Tilt ( : Up,
Position:
: Down) and Home Position ( : Center)
Preset Applies the camera direction to a preset
Button: position. You can preset 8 positions (see page
18—page 21).
Sensor When the sensor detects a temperature
Position: difference, the camera can be set up to turn to
this position. Only an administrator can operate
it (see page 18).
Brightness: Changes brightness in nine steps including
[STD] (Standard). Clicking [-] or [+] changes the
image brightness.
Refresh Sets a refresh interval. (Motion—60-second
Interval: interval)
Resolution: Selects [640 x 480] or [320 x 240] (default)
pixels.
Image Selects the image quality.
Quality: • [Favor Clarity] optimizes the image for good
clarity.
• [Standard] keeps the standard quality.
(default)
• [Favor Motion] optimizes the image for
motion display.
Note
When the camera image is not displayed correctly, click [Refresh] at the tool
bar on the web browser. The image will be refreshed.
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Pan/Tilt Operation
Pan/tilt scan buttons automatically move the

lens horizontally from -50 ° to +50 ° and Pan/Tilt
vertically from -40 ° to +10 ° and return the Scan
lens to the original position. Each pan/tilt
arrow moves the lens Up, Down, Right or Left,
and the home position button moves it to the Pan/Tilt
home position.
Pan/Tilt Range
Pan: -50 ˚ to +50 ˚
Tilt: -40 ˚ to +10 ˚
Note
Do not apply pressure to the pan/tilt portion of the camera. Any forced
movement can damage the internal mechanism.
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1.2.4 Setting Home Position/Sensor Position/Preset

Button
Registering Home Position/Sensor Position
A home position or sensor position can be registered. When restarted, the camera
takes a home position. If the Lens Position When Triggered setting is set (see page
69), the camera takes a sensor position after the pyroelectric infrared sensor
detects temperature differences.
1. Click [Program].
• [Program] switches to [Cancel]. Home
Click [Cancel] to quit without saving Position
changes.
2. Pan and tilt the camera to a desired Pan/Tilt
position.
3. Click the home position button or the Program
sensor position button.
4. Click [Save] to register, or click [Back]
and [Cancel] to cancel.
• If "Success!" is displayed, click Sensor
[Back]. Position
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Registering a Preset Button

8 preset buttons can be registered. Preset buttons (1—4) are registered 1: Upper
Left, 2: Upper Right, 3: Lower Left and 4: Lower Right. These buttons can be
changed (see page 21).
• Registered buttons are shown in blue.
• Unregistered buttons are shown in white.
1. Click [Program].
• [Program] switches to [Cancel].
Click [Cancel] to quit without saving
changes.
position.
3. Click a preset button (1—8) to register.
E.g.:
Setting "Middle" for the preset 5. Preset
4. Enter the preset name.
• Maximum 15 characters.
• Enter ASCII characters (see page
111) or characters in each
language. But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<] Preset
and [>] are not available. number
5. Click [Save] to register, or click [Back]
and [Cancel] to cancel. Setting
• If "Success!" is displayed, click a name
[Back].
Notes
• When registering preset buttons,
the camera also saves brightness
and white balance settings.
• Only an administrator can register
preset buttons.
The button
turns blue.
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Viewing the Image
1. Click the home position, sensor

position or registered preset button.
• The camera takes each position,
and the image is displayed.
Home
Position
Pan/Tilt
Putting the
cursor displays
the preset
name. UpperLeft
Sensor
Position
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Changing or Deleting the Settings
1. Click [Program].
• [Program] switches to [Cancel]. Home
Click [Cancel] to quit without saving
changes.
Position
position.
• When deleting, this step is not
necessary.
3. Click the home position, sensor position Preset
or a preset button (1—8).
4. Click [Save] after setting the preset Sensor
name or click [Delete]. Position
• If you quit to change or delete
settings, click [Back], and then Preset
[Cancel].
number
• If "Success!" is displayed, click
[Back].
Changing
Note the name
The home position or the sensor position
cannot be deleted, and these position
names cannot be changed either.
The deleted
button turns
white.
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1.3 Viewing Multi-Camera page

To view multiple cameras on the Multi-Camera page, you need to configure each
camera on the Multi-Camera Setup page (see page 58).
2. Click the [Multi] tab at the top of the page.
• Multi-Camera page can display up to 12 camera images.
Capture Image Button (See page 15)

Switches cameras to
display.
Selects [320 x 240]

(default) or [160 x 120]
pixels resolution.
Selects a refresh interval

(Motion—60-second
interval). If you select [All]
at the View Type, video
(Motion JPEG) cannot be
displayed.
When clicking the camera
name, the Single Camera
page is displayed on
another window.
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Notes
• When selecting [All] at the View Type, all images are displayed in 160 x
120 pixels resolution.
• 640 x 480 pixels image cannot be displayed on the Multi-Camera page.
• When viewing video (Motion JPEG), we recommend using an Ethernet
switching hub instead of the repeater hub to prevent degradation in video
display.
• Due to the network congestion or the number of accesses, the refresh
interval may slow down.
• When the refresh interval is slow, restrict the bandwidth on the Network
page (see page 35). The refresh interval may be improved.
• If the video (Motion JPEG) display is limited (see page 55), the video will
be changed to refreshing still images.
• To reduce the data traffic, the video (Motion JPEG) can be automatically
changed to refreshing still images (see page 55).
• When viewing 4 cameras on the Multi-Camera page, you may need 3 to 4
Mbps bandwidth. If the bandwidth is not enough, the refresh interval may
slow down.
When the image is not displayed on the Multi-Camera page
• Confirm that the Internet IP address is specified for each camera and that each
camera is connected to the Internet. For Internet access, local IP addresses
(192.168.xxx.xxx) cannot be used.
• Confirm the settings on the Multi-Camera Setup page (see page 58).
• Confirm that the web browser is not accessing the proxy server (see page
107).
How to save a still image to your PC
On the Single Camera or Multi-Camera page
• A still image can be saved using the capture image button (see page 15).
On the Buffered Image page
• A still image can be saved on the Buffered Image page, if you are not playing
images on it. Put the cursor on the image, and right-click it. Then select [Save
Picture As...].
When setting [Do not permit unregistered users] on the Security:
Administrator page
• An authentication window is displayed in camera access. Enter the
administrator's or the general user's user name and password.
• When you view the images on the Multi-Camera page, all authentication
windows of the configured cameras are displayed. Enter the administrator's or
the general user's user name and password registered for each camera.
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1.4 Viewing Buffered Image page

To buffer the images on the internal memory, you need to set up image transfer
settings (see page 60 or page 68). You can view buffered images on this Buffered
Image page.
2. Click the [Buffered Image] tab at the top of the page.
3. Click the trigger number.
The trigger number is displayed (see page 60 or page 68).
The trigger is displayed

(see page 60 or page 68).
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4. Display images clicking buttons below.
Date and time of the day when the

images were buffered are displayed.
Date, time and frame number are

displayed.
[Play]:
The buffered images are displayed
continuously.
[<Prev] or [Next>]:
The previous or next image is
displayed.
[<10] or [10>]:
The 10th image before or after the
current image is displayed.
[<100] or [100>]:
The 100th image before or after the
current image is displayed.
Notes
• Date, Time and frame number are not displayed in play mode.
• Maximum number of buffered images change depending on resolution, image
quality and what object the camera buffers. At the 320 x 240 pixels resolution
and the standard quality, the camera buffers about 250 frames (see page 112).
(If 3 trigger settings are enabled, the internal memory capacity is divided into
3 sections. In this case, each trigger can buffer about 80 frames.)
1.4.1 Deleting Buffered Images
If you intend to delete images for each transfer condition, click [Delete Buffered
Images] on the Image Buffer/Transfer page (see page 60 or page 68).
Notes
• When you change settings (except for Enable/Disable settings) on the Image
Buffer/Transfer page, the buffered images only for that trigger will be deleted.
• The following operations also delete all buffered images.
• Turning off the camera.
• Saving the Date and Time page.
• Restarting, updating firmware or resetting the camera to factory default.
• Changing the Enable/Disable settings of Image Buffer/Transfer (see page
60 or page 68).
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1.5 Viewing Still Images on Your Mobile Phone

You can view still images over the Internet from a compatible mobile phone.
Enter "http://IP address (or URL):Port Number/mobile" on a mobile phone and
press [OK].
• When the port number is set to 80 (default), it is not required.
E.g. http://XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX:50000/mobile
(or XXXXX.viewnetcam.com:50000/mobile)
• The Internet access to the camera must be allowed for mobile phone access.
• When an authentication window is displayed, enter the administrator's or the
general user's user name and password.
• A still image is displayed. (Video [Motion JPEG] cannot be displayed.)
Pressing 2, 4, 6 or 8 on the mobile phones allows

you to pan or tilt the camera in four directions:
Left, Up, Down or Right.
Pressing 5 will refresh the image.
160 x 120 resolution is displayed at the first

access. Pressing 0 switches the resolution to 320
x 240.
Executing [Home Position] moves the lens to the
home position.
Pressing 1, 3, 7 or 9 on the keypad allows you to
use the first four registered preset buttons.
Registered presets 5—8 are available by

activating the link on the mobile phone page.
If you execute [Privacy Mode] here, the camera switches to privacy mode. To
disable it, access the camera again and execute [Disable Privacy Mode] (see
page 81).
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Notes
• If the image is not displayed properly, try the following 2 URLs.
1. http:// IP address(or URL):Port Number/mobileh for HTML.
(or XXXXX.viewnetcam.com:50000/mobileh)
2. http:// IP address(or URL):Port Number/mobilex for XHTML.
(or XXXXX.viewnetcam.com:50000/mobilex)
• Only an administrator can control privacy mode.

• In privacy mode, sensor and timer image buffer/transfer features also are
stopped.
• When executing [Privacy Mode] while setting [Allowing unregistered users] on
the Security: Administrator page (see page 49), an authentication window is
displayed. Log in to the camera as an administrator.
• If the users are restricted to level 1 or 2 on the General User page (see page
53), the users do not see some kinds of buttons.
• When pan/tilt reaches the end, the keypad number and character disappear.
E.g.: The pan reaches the left end.
"(4)L" disappears.
• Some mobile phones are not compatible with Panasonic Network Cameras.
Some phones may allow viewing only on port 80, and some may not support
password authentication. See the Panasonic Network Camera support
website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for a mobile
phone model list, and the compatibility level which has been verified with the
Panasonic Network Camera.
• Some mobile phones display images not at the specified resolution but at a
decreased size.
Stopping E-mail Transfer by the Mobile Phone Operation
Executing privacy mode on a mobile phone operation can stop E-mail transfer.
1. Access the camera from a mobile phone (see page 26) and log in to the
camera as an administrator.
2. Execute [Privacy Mode] (see page 26).
• The camera switches to privacy mode and stops E-mail transfer (Image
Buffer/Transfer).
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2 Various Camera Features
2.1 Using Camera Features

Notes
• When [Permit access from guest users] is set on the Security:
Administrator page, click [Login] tab and log in as an administrator.
• When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, the
[Setup] and [Maintenance] tabs are not displayed.
2. Click [Setup] tab at the top of the page.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
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Basic
(1) Network Configures the network settings such as connection mode
to connect the camera to the network (see page 31).
(2) Wireless Configures wireless network (see page 36).
(3) UPnP Enables automatic port forwarding or shortcut to the
camera (see page 40).
(4) Viewnetcam. Registers with the Viewnetcam.com service (see page 41).
com
(5) Date and Time Sets the date and time, automatic time adjustment and
adjust clock for daylight saving time settings (see page 43).
(6) Camera Sets camera name, white balance, AC power source
frequency and pan/tilt range (see page 45).
Account
(7) Administrator*1 Sets authentication setting and administrator security (user
name and password) (see page 49).
(8) General User*1 Sets general user security (user name and password) and
general user's feature restriction (see page 53).
Advanced
(9) Image Display Sets resolution, image quality and refresh interval of Single
Camera and Multi-Camera page, Limit Continuous Motion
JPEG*1 language and banner (see page 55).
(10) Multi-Camera*1 Sets the camera IP address or host name, camera name on
the Multi-Camera page (maximum 12 cameras) (see page
58).
(11) Buffer/Transfer Sets image buffer or transfer by timer or sensor. (See page
60 or page 68).
(12) Operation Sets time period to display camera images (see page 78).
Time
*1
If you change [Administrator], [General User], [Limit Continuous Motion JPEG] or [Multi-
Camera Setup page] settings, changes will not be applied to the video (Motion JPEG)
viewers. Restart the camera to make changes applied to all video viewers.
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(13) Indicator Sets indicator display (see page 80).

Control
(14) Privacy Mode Enables privacy mode (see page 81).
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2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your Network

The Network page offers three options to configure the camera.
• [Automatic Setup] automatically assigns an unused IP address to the camera,
and uses UPnPTM to configure your router.
• [Static] allows the user to use a specific IP address.
• [DHCP] is offered for ISPs who require this option.
1. Click [Network] on the Setup page.
2. Select a connection mode.
Normally sets Automatic Setup.

Uses a static IP address.
Uses ISP DHCP server function.
• Each page is displayed (see page 31—page 32).

3. Enter each parameter in the proper data field.
Automatic Setup
The camera automatically obtains the network settings (subnet mask, default
gateway and DNS server address) utilizing a DHCP feature on the router. The
camera also automatically searches the unused IP address on your network.
If you select [Yes] at the Allow Access from the Internet, the camera
automatically enables port forwarding by using UPnPTM. In this case, the
camera automatically searches the unused port number on your network in the
order of 80 and from 50000 to 50050.
• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without saving
changes.
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DHCP Setup Static Setup
• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without

saving changes.
4. Click [Save] when finished.

• New settings are saved.
• When finished, the following page is displayed.
Note
The current network settings are shown on the Status page in the Maintenance
section (see page 83).
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5. Click [Restart].
• The camera restarts, and the Top page is displayed.
• If the camera is restarted, all buffered images on the internal memory are
deleted.
• Checking [Yes] for [Allow Access from the Internet] on [Automatic Setup]
may not display the Top page, because the port number may change. Use
the Setup Program to access the camera.
Note
When you do not know the camera IP address while setting [Automatic Setup]
or [DHCP Setup], you can search the camera IP address by using the Setup
Program (see page 104).
Setting Description
Allow Access from • Allow Access from the Internet setting automatically
the Internet configures the router's Port Forwarding setting (some
(Automatic Setup routers call it "Address Translation", "Static IP
Only) Masquerade", "Virtual Server" or "Port Mapping"). To
enable Internet access to the camera, check [Yes]. In this
case, the camera automatically searches the unused port
number on your network in the order of 80 and from 50000
to 50050. To disable Internet access to the camera, check
[No].
Network • If you prohibit the Setup Program from changing the
Configuration from network settings, clear the check box.
Setup Program
(Static/DHCP Only)
Port Number • You can set the camera port number (80 by default). When
(Static/DHCP Only) you use multiple cameras with a router on your network,
each camera must be assigned its own port number (see
page 13 "1.5 Connecting the Camera to a Router Not
Supporting UPnP™" in the Installation/Troubleshooting).
• Do not set the following port numbers.
E.g., FTP: 20 and 21, Telnet: 23, SMTP: 25, DNS: 53,
POP3: 110, HTTPS:443, ICQ: 4000 and IRC: 6661—6667.
• Enter only the number (1—65535).
• Some ISPs do not allow you to use port 80. Ask your ISP
or network administrator about the accessible port number
over the Internet.
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Setting Description
• IP address • If your ISP or network administrator specifies the IP
• Subnet Mask address and subnet mask, enter them in each data field.
(Static Only) • If you use the camera on the LAN, set the IP address in the
same subnet mask as your PC (see page 103).
• Set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as
"192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are
not available.
Host Name • If your ISP uses the DHCP function which automatically
(DHCP Only) assigns the IP address to the camera, enter the ISP-
assigned host name. (Host name may be used as an
authentication.)
• Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 111).
But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<] and [>] are not available.
Default Gateway*1 • If you have the assigned Default Gateway address by your
(Static/DHCP Only) ISP or network administrator, enter it in this data field.
"192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are
not available.
DNS Server • DNS server address is required in the following conditions.
Address*1 • Transferring camera images by E-mail or FTP
(Static/DHCP Only) • Setting cameras by their host names on the Multi-
Camera Setup page
• Using the Viewnetcam.com service
• If you have the assigned DNS server addresses by your
ISP or network administrator, enter them in this data field.
They usually have two addresses.
"192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are
not available.
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Setting Description
Max. Bandwidth • The bandwidth can be restricted.
Usage • Select the maximum bandwidth usage from [Unlimited] to
[0.1 Mbps].
Note
Set the maximum bandwidth usage seeing the following
file sizes. These are examples for a JPEG file with a
standard image quality. File sizes may change depending
on the image quality or how bright the object is.
160 x 120 pixels: About 3 KB (24 Kbit)
Connection Type • Normally, Select [Auto Negotiation]. For the wireless
connection, [Auto Negotiation] must be selected. If you
cannot access the camera, see page 25 "The Top page is
not displayed." in the Installation/Troubleshooting.
*1 If you automatically obtain the IP address from the DHCP server, you do not need to set it.
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2.3 Using Wireless LAN

Wireless communication is possible by adjusting the settings of the wireless LAN
to those for the wireless router. Take a note of the settings and save them for
reference. For more information about wireless setting, please refer to http://
panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/technic/wireless/cam_set.html
1. Click [Wireless] on the Setup page.
2. Set each parameter for the Wireless Configuration.
Setting Description
SSID • The SSID must be set to match the SSID your wireless
router or wireless LAN uses. The SSID is limited to 32
characters (alpha numeric) and is case sensitive.
Communication • In "802.11b", there are a lot of 802.11b-compliant products
mode and they are inexpensive. They are widely prevalent, so
"802.11b" is useful when using your existing wireless
devices.
• "802.11b/g" supports both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless
LAN standards. It is the communication mode that is easy
to install on your existing wireless LAN.
• "802.11g exclusive" communicates using 802.11g only. It
does not support the mixed standard mode of 802.11b/g,
so it allows the use of original features of 802.11g.*1
*1
Even if "802.11g exclusive" is in use, the existence of other wireless devices using 2.4
GHz bandwidth —including 802.11b wireless devices— may make the baud rate of
802.11g slower.
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3. Set each parameter for the Encryption.
Setting Description
Cipher • Select encrypting or not encrypting.
• To prevent unauthorized users from reading data, selecting
[WEP] is recommended.
WEP Selection • Checked WEPKey is used as a standard WEPKey. Check
the same number as the router.
WEPKey1—4 • Select one from [HEX, 10 characters 64 bit], [HEX, 26
characters 128 bit], [HEX, 32 characters 152 bit], [ASCII 5
characters 64 bit], [ASCII 13 characters 128 bit] or [ASCII
16 characters 152 bit] on the list.
• Selecting [WEP] at Cipher enables you to set WEPKey1—
4. One or all of the four keys can be set. Check the same
key number as set to the wireless router, and set the same
key as at the wireless router.
<Example>
HEX, 10 characters 64 bit : 012345abcd
HEX, 26 characters 128 bit : 0123456789abcdef012
345abcd
HEX, 32 characters 152 bit : 0123456789abcdef012
3456789abcdef
ASCII 5 characters 64 bit : 012yz
ASCII 13 characters 128 bit : 0123456uvwxyz
ASCII 16 characters 152 bit : 0123456789uvwxyz
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Notes
• Some wireless devices do not support the WEP 152 bit.
• The camera supports only the open system authentication. If the wireless
router or access point is set to shared key authentication, set it to auto or
open system.
• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.
5. Click [Go to Wireless configuration page].
• The Wireless page is displayed.
6. Set the switch to WIRELESS.
Notes
• Encryption is a help to protect data within wireless LAN from third parties.
• Enter both the MAC addresses for the camera itself and the camera's
wireless module to enable the MAC address filtering feature on the
wireless router. The wireless module MAC address is one value higher
than the camera MAC address.
• It takes about 1 minute for the new settings to be effective.
• It is not possible to access the camera simultaneously by both wired and
wireless connection.
• To communicate using wireless connection, set up the camera by using
wired connection and set the switch from wired to wireless as shown
below.
< Bottom >

Switch
WIRELESS WIRED
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• When you switch wired to wireless or vice versa, restart the camera. Some
routers also may need to be restarted after switching.
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2.4 Using UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play)

UPnPTM can automatically configure your router to be accessed from the Internet.
In order to use this feature, your router needs to support this feature and it must be
enabled. Most router manufacturers disable this feature as the default setting. See
http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for details and see your
router's manual for how to enable UPnPTM. After the UPnPTM is enabled on the
router, set [Enable] for auto port forwarding.
1. Click [UPnP] on the Setup page.
2. Set up UPnP.
Setting Description
Auto Port • If the network setting is [Static] or [DHCP], enabling auto
Forwarding port forwarding allows you to access the camera from the
Internet.
Note
If the network setting is [Automatic Setup], enable [Allow
Access from the Internet] on the Network page (see page
33).
Display Shortcut • Enabling it displays a shortcut to the camera in the My
Icon in My Network Places folder.
Network Places
Note
If you use Windows XP or Windows Me, this feature is
available. Enable UPnPTM Windows component before
using this feature (see page 110).

4. Click [Go to UPnP page].
• The UPnP page is displayed.
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2.5 Registering with the Viewnetcam.com service

Viewnetcam.com is a free service (dynamic DNS service) that allows you to assign
an easy-to-remember name to the camera, similar to your favorite website.
Viewnetcam.com also allows you to easily access the camera, even when your ISP
changes the IP address. Panasonic Communications recommends you to register
with it for the Internet access to the camera. See http://www.viewnetcam.com for
details about the Viewnetcam.com service.
1. Click [Viewnetcam.com] on the Setup page.
2. Check [Enable].
• Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.
Setting Description
Enable • Check [Enable] to register with the Viewnetcam.com
service. If you clear the box, the Viewnetcam.com service
stops.
Personal • The camera's personal URL will be displayed after you
(Camera) URL register with the Viewnetcam.com service.
Your Account • The URL is displayed to register with the Viewnetcam.com
Link service. Clicking [Your Account Link] item name displays
the Viewnetcam.com registration website.

4. Click [Go to Viewnetcam.com page].
• The Viewnetcam.com page is displayed.
5. Click [Your Account Link].
• The Viewnetcam.com registration website is displayed.
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Notes
• When the Viewnetcam.com registration website is not displayed, confirm
that the URL is displayed in the right column of the Your Account Link. If
the URL is not displayed, follow the procedures below.
1. Wait for a while, and click [Refresh] on the web browser.
2. Confirm that your network (your PC and camera) is connected to the
Internet.
• Personal (Camera) URL is available after you registered with the

Viewnetcam.com service.
• If port forwarding is not enabled or your network is not connected to the
Internet, the Viewnetcam.com service is not available.
6. Register with the Viewnetcam.com service following the website.
• The Viewnetcam.com page is displayed.
7. Access the camera with a registered URL from the Internet (see page 8).
• When the Top page is displayed, the Viewnetcam.com registration is
complete.
Notes
• It may take a maximum of 30 minutes for the registered URL to work.
• If "Expired" is displayed at the Personal (Camera) URL on the
Viewnetcam.com page or at the Camera URL in the DDNS on the Status
page, restart the camera. After that, confirm that your registered URL is
displayed on their pages.
Confirming the Internet access
Due to the router specifications, the image may not be displayed even if you access
the camera from your PC on the same LAN as the camera. In this case, access the
camera following procedures.
• Accessing from the PC on another network (see page 8)
• Accessing from your mobile phone (see page 26)
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2.6 Setting Date and Time

The Date and Time page allows you to set date and time. Date and time are used
for image buffer/transfer, operation time and time stamps on the buffered image.
Note
Saving the date and time settings deletes all buffered images.
1. Click [Date and Time] on the Setup page.
2. Set each parameter.
• Set [Automatic Time Adjustment] to synchronize the time automatically
with an NTP server.
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Setting Description
Time Setting • Select date and format (AM/PM or 24 H). These settings
are used for image buffer/transfer, operation time and time
stamps on the buffered image. But E-mail subject and file
name by E-mail or FTP transfer uses only 24 h format.
Automatic Time • NTP (Network Time Protocol) server synchronizes the
Adjustment camera's internal clock. It adjusts automatically every day.
Check the box to enable it.
• Set the NTP server IP address, set 4 digits (0—255) and 3
periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and
"255.255.255.255" are not available. Or set a host name
(1—255 characters).
• Select your time zone.
Note
The camera will not synchronize to the NTP server if the
time setting from the NTP server moves forward or
backward more than 1 hour at a time. This is to protect the
camera's time setting from fraudulent NTP server
tampering, incorrect time information, etc.
Adjust Clock for • During the daylight saving time, the internal clock is turned
Daylight Saving forward an hour. The clock will shift one hour forward at the
Time set time on the Start Day, and move back one hour at the
set time on the End Day. Check the box to enable it.
Note
An "s" is put between date and time of time stamp when
enabling this feature. The time stamp will be attached to
the transferred images by the Image Transfer feature.

4. Click [Go to Date and Time page].
• The Date and Time page is displayed.
Note
Date and time settings become incorrect depending on the length of power-on
time or the internal temperature. Using the Automatic Time Adjustment is
recommended.
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2.7 Changing Camera Settings

The Camera page allows you to set the camera name, white balance, AC power
source frequency and pan/tilt range.
1. Click [Camera] on the Setup page.
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Setting Description
Camera Name • The camera name is displayed on the Single Camera
page.
• Enter ASCII characters (see page 111) or characters in
each language (1—15 characters for a 1-byte character
and 1—7 characters for a 2-byte character). But [Space],
["], ['], [&], [<], and [>] are not available.
White Balance Select from the following options.
• Auto (default) — Automatic adjustment
• Fixed Indoor — Electric bulb (2800 K)
• Fixed Fluorescent — White (3600 K)
(White)
• Fixed Fluorescent — Daylight (4000 K)
(Daylight)
• Fixed Outdoor — Solar light (6000 K)
• Hold — Setting [Hold] keeps the current
white balance.
Note
White balance is also saved in the home position, sensor
position and preset buttons.
AC Power • In some cases, the image may have noise due to
Source fluorescent light. Select the frequency that is used in your
Frequency area.
• 50 Hz (default)
• 60 Hz
Pan Range*1 Select from the following options.
• Minimum — Current settings, -50—+50
• Home Position*2 — Current settings, -50—+50
• Maximum — Current settings, -50—+50
• The values must be selected as minimum home

position maximum.
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Setting Description
Tilt Range*1 Select from the following options.
• Minimum — Current settings, -40—+10
• Home Position*2 — Current settings, -40—+10
• Maximum — Current settings, -40—+10
• The values must be selected as minimum home

position maximum.
*1
See page 48 for details about pan/tilt range settings.
*2
These home position settings are displayed as you set on page 18.

• New settings are saved. If the [Pan Range] or [Tilt Range] settings are
changed, the camera turns to the home position.
4. Click [Go to Camera page].
• The Camera page is displayed.
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Specifying Pan/Tilt Range

1. Access the camera (see page 8), and click [Single] at the top of the Top page.
2. Open another web browser, and display the Camera page (see page 45).
3. Align the Single Camera page and the Camera page side to side.
4. Set the pan/tilt range.

• Selecting [Current] displays the current angle of the camera. Select each
value while adjusting the pan/tilt on the Single Camera page.
Note
The values must be selected as minimum home position maximum.
Max.: +10 ˚
Max.: +50 ˚ Min.: -50 ˚
Min.: -40 ˚
5. Click [Save] on the Camera page.

• New settings are saved. The camera turns to the home position.
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2.8 Changing Authentication Setting and

Administrator User Name and Password
The Security: Administrator page allows you to change authentication,
administrator user name and password. The authentication window is displayed,
and allows the registered users to access the camera.
Notes
• If you access the camera for the first time, the window to set administrator user
name and password is displayed. Make a note of the user name and password
so that you will not forget them.
• The user name and password should be secured at your own responsibility.
Pay attention to the following points.
• Set the user name and password as many characters as possible.
• Change the password regularly.
• Setting [Permit access from guest users] (permitting access without a User
Name or Password) at General Authentication risks the images being viewed
by third parties. Control the contents of the images accordingly.
IMPORTANT
• It is important to limit access to the camera by use of a unique User Name and
a secret Password. Because the camera is accessed through the Internet it is
possible that the camera could be accessed by unknown individuals, including
those who are commonly known as "hackers," to whom you do not want to
allow access. The use of a unique User Name and a Password known only to
you will help insure that only authorized individuals are given access to the
camera. You have the option of proceeding without a User Name and
Password, but it is strongly recommended that you utilize these protections.
1. Click [Administrator] on the Setup page.
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Setting Description
General Authentication has 2 phases.
Authentication • If you set [Permit access from guest users], the camera
does not display the authentication window in camera
access. All guest users can view the image without user
name and password.
Note
If you set [Permit access from guest users], [Login] is
displayed at the top of the page. After you log in as an
administrator (see page 52), you can access the Setup
page and the Maintenance page.
• If you set [Do not permit access from guest users], the
camera displays authentication window in camera access.
Users must enter the user name and password.
User Name/ • User Name (6 to 15 characters): Enter the user name.
Password • Password (6 to 15 characters): Enter the password.
Notes
• The password must be different from the user name.
• User name and password are case sensitive.
• Retype Password: Reenter the password.
• Enter ASCII characters (see page 111). But [Space], ["], ['],
[&], [<], [>] and [:] are not available.
Notes
• When setting authentication, set the user name and password, and save
them.
• When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera,
[Setup] and [Maintenance] tab will not be displayed.
• The user name and password are case sensitive.
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4. Click [Go to Security: Administrator page].

• The Security: Administrator page is displayed.
Note
When the user name and password have been changed, the camera displays
an authentication window. Enter the user name and password, and click [OK].
Administrator/General Users/Guest Users

The camera has 3 user levels (administrator, general users and guest users).
Items Administrator General Users Guest Users

User Name and Required Required Not Required
Password
Number of Users 1 50 —
Accessible Pages All Pages Pages Except For Pages Except For
Setup and Setup and
Maintenance page Maintenance page
Access Level 1—3 All Operations Access level can Access level can
be set for each be set for guest
general user (see users (see page
page 53). 53).
Note
Guest users mean unregistered users. Set [Permit access from guest users]
on the Security: Administrator page (see page 49).
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2.9 Logging in to the Camera

If you set [Permit access from guest users] on the Security: Administrator page,
[Login] is displayed at the top of the page. After you log in as an administrator, you
can access the Setup page and the Maintenance page.
1. Click [Login] at the top of the page.
2. Check the login mode, and click [Login].
Note
The authentication window is displayed. Enter the user name and password
set for General Users or Administrator.
3. Enter a valid user name and password according to the Login mode selected
in step 2, and click [OK].
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2.10 Creating, Modifying or Deleting General Users

The General User page allows you to create, modify or delete general users. Up to
50 general users can be registered. The access level is set for each general user.
If you set [Permit access from guest users] on the Security: Administrator page, the
access level can be set for guest users.
Note
For general users, the Setup and Maintenance tabs are not displayed.
1. Click [General Users] on the Setup page.
2. If you create a general user, click [Create].
• When setting [Do not permit • When setting [Permit access

access from guest users] from guest users]
• If you change the settings of general users or guest users, select

their name and click [Modify]. The modification page is displayed.
• If you delete a general user, select the name and click [Delete]. The
confirmation page is displayed.
• Settings for a general user • Settings for guest users
• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without

saving changes.
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Setting Description
User ID List • Up to 50 general users can be registered.
• The list is used to modify or delete general user settings.
User Name/ • User Name (6 to 15 characters): Enter the user name.
Password • Password (6 to 15 characters): Enter the password.
Note
The password must be different from the user name.
• Retype Password: Reenter the password.
• Enter ASCII characters (see page 111). But [Space], ["], ['],
Access Level Access level is set for each general user. Each level offers
different operations.
• Level 1 users view only image.
• Level 2 users view the image and operate only preset
buttons.
• Level 3 users view the image and control all operations.

5. Click [Go to General User page].
• The General User page is displayed.
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2.11 Changing Initial Settings on the Single

Camera page or the Multi-Camera page
The Image Display page allows you to change initial settings (display settings when
a user accesses the camera) of image resolution, image quality and refresh
interval. You can display a time stamp on the image. The initial language can be
selected from eight languages. The banner can be displayed for administrator or
general users or both.
1. Click [Image Display] at the top of the page.
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Setting Description
Image Resolution • Select the image resolution.
640 x 480 pixels (Only for the Single Camera page)
320 x 240 pixels (default)
160 x 120 pixels (Only for the Multi-Camera page)
Image Quality • Select the image quality.
[Favor Clarity] optimizes for good quality.
[Standard] offers standard quality.
[Favor Motion] optimizes for enhanced motion.
Refresh Interval • Select a refresh interval.
(Motion—60-second interval)
Limit Continuous
Motion JPEG
• Limit time of • Set the time to change the video (Motion JPEG) to still
Continuous images. (10 seconds—Unlimited)
Motion JPEG
• Refresh • Set a refresh interval after the image is changed to still
Interval images. (3-second interval—60-second interval)
Language • Select the initial language from English, French,
German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese
or Japanese. The selected language is displayed as
the initial language on the Top, Single Camera, Multi-
Camera and Buffered Image pages. If you select
English or Japanese, all pages can be changed. But if
you select other language, the Setup, Maintenance and
Support pages are displayed only in English.
Banner Display • When the camera accesses the Internet, the banner
displays product information about cameras or
announcements about the latest firmware, etc. from
Panasonic. Checking [Display] for Administrator is
particularly recommended.
• When checked, the banner is displayed for
administrator or general users or both.
• The banner is displayed only on the Single Camera
page (see page 10).
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4. Click [Go to Image Display page].
• The Image Display page is displayed.
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2.12 Configuring Multiple Cameras

The Multi-Camera Setup page allows you to configure the camera IP addresses
and camera names to view multiple images on the Multi-Camera page. These
configurations are required to use the Multi-Camera page. Up to 12 cameras can
be configured.
1. Click [Multi-Camera] on the Setup page.
2. Click Add.
Notes
• If you click the camera number, the modification page is displayed. The
camera setting can be modified or deleted on it.
• If you configured multiple cameras, you can change the camera number.
Select the number, and click [Move].
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Setting Description
Display • Check the box to enable the camera.
IP Address or *1
• Set the IP address or the host name to enable the camera.
Host Name*2
Port No. • Set the port number (1—65535).
Camera Name*3 • This camera name is displayed only on the Multi-Camera
page.
*1
Set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and
"255.255.255.255" are not available.
*2
Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 111). But [Space], ["], ['],
[#], [&], [%], [=], [+], [?], [<] and [>] are not available.
Enter 1—255 characters.
*3
Enter ASCII characters (see page 111) or characters in each language (1—15
characters for a 1-byte character and 1—7 characters for a 2-byte character).
But [Space], ["], ['], [#], [&], [%], [=], [+], [?], [:], [<], and [>] are not available.
Notes
• If your camera will only be accessed on your local network, use each
camera's local IP address and port number.
• If you intend to access your camera from the Internet, you must use each
cameras’ global IP address and respective port number.
• The Multi-Camera Setup page is displayed.
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2.13 Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer

The Image Buffer/Transfer page allows you to enable image buffer/transfer by E-
mail or FTP.
1. Click [Buffer/Transfer] on the Setup page.
2. Click No. to enable buffer/transfer.
3. Check [Enable Image Buffer/Transfer], select [Timer] for trigger, and click
[Next>].
• Click [Delete Buffered Images] to delete this buffered images.

• Click [Save] to save the settings. The buffered images are deleted.
• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without
saving changes.
Setting Description
Enable Image • Check the box to enable the buffer/transfer. Clear the box
Buffer/Transfer to disable it.
Trigger • Selecting [Timer] enables the camera to buffer/transfer the
image by timer.
• Selecting [Sensor] enables the camera to buffer/transfer
the image by sensor.
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4. Set the time, and click [Next>].
Note
The timer works by an internal clock. Set the date and time before using timer
buffer/transfer (see page 43).
• Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page.
saving changes.
Setting Description
A day of the • Check the box to enable the day. Clear the box to disable it.
week
Active Time of • Select the [Always] option when you do not specify the time
Trigger period. If you specify the time period, select the time period
option and set the time period.
5. Set the image settings, and click [Next>].

saving changes.
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Setting Description
Image • Select image resolution (640 x 480, 320 x 240 (default) or
Resolution 160 x 120 pixels) to buffer or transfer.
[Mobile Phone] is for a transfer to a mobile phone.
Note
640 x 480 pixels cannot be set for a transfer to a mobile
phone.
6. Set the image buffer frequencies, and click [Next>].

saving changes.
Setting Description
Image Buffer • Select the image buffer frequency to buffer or transfer the
Frequency image. (1 image per hour—15 images per second)
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7. Select the transfer method, and click [Next>].

saving changes.
Note
If you transfer image by E-mail or FTP, confirm that the default gateway and
DNS server addresses are assigned correctly (see page 31).
Setting Description
No Transfer, No • If the internal memory is full, the camera stops the buffer.
Memory
Overwrite
No Transfer, • If the internal memory is full, the camera deletes the old
Memory images, and continues to buffer the image.
Overwrite
FTP • The camera transfers the image to an FTP server (see
page 64).
E-mail • The camera transfers the image by E-mail (see page 65).
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When you set [FTP] for Transfer Method

Select [FTP], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed.

saving changes.
Setting Description
Server IP • If you set the server IP address, set 4 digits (0—255) and 3
Address or periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and
Host Name*1 "255.255.255.255" are not available. Or set a host name (1—
255 characters).
Port No. • Enter the number (1—65535). Usually set to 21.
Login ID*2 • If your ISP requires a login ID, set it (0—63 characters).
Password*2 • If your ISP requires a password, set it (0—63 characters).
Login Timing • Select the login timing to an FTP server. If you set [One Time]
during 1-minute transfer, the camera logs in to the server only
once, and can reduce the time to log in or log out.
Upload File • Set the file name to save on an FTP server. Enter 1—234
Name*1 characters. Entering "\" creates directories for a file. (E.g.
NetworkCamera\image.jpg)
Overwrite • Selecting [Overwrite File] saves and overwrites the image on
setting the server. Selecting [Save as New File with Time Stamp]
saves the image attaching time stamps on the file name, and
the images are not overwritten.
(E.g. image20050101093020500.jpg) Underlined numbers
are "9h30min20s500ms on January 1, 2005". The letter "s" is
inserted after the day when referring to a summer time zone.
Data Transfer • Select [Passive Mode] normally. If FTP does not work, select
Method [Active Mode] and check the operation.
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*1 But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<] and [>] are not available.
*2
But ["] is not available.
When you set [E-mail] for Transfer Method

Select [E-mail], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed.

saving changes.
Notes
• The camera works only with an SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
server. It does not work with mail servers like "Hotmail®" using a web
browser.
• The file name by E-mail transfer uses only 24 h format.
(E.g. image20050101093020500.jpg) Underlined numbers are
"9h30min20s500ms on January 1, 2005". The letter "s" is inserted after
the day when referring to a summer time zone.
Setting Description
SMTP Server IP • If you set the server IP address, set 4 digits (0—255) and
Address or Host 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and
Name*1 "255.255.255.255" are not available. Or set a host name
POP3 Server IP • If you set the server IP address, set 4 digits (0—255) and
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Setting Description
Login ID*2 • If your ISP requires a login ID to log in to a POP3 server,
set it (0—63 characters).
Password*2 • If your ISP requires a password to log in to a POP3 server,
Reply E-mail • Set the sender's E-mail address. We recommend you to
Address*2 set the administrator's E-mail address.
Destination E- • Set the destination E-mail address (up to 3).
mail Address*2
1—3
Subject*2 • Enter a subject with ASCII characters (see page 111) or
characters in each language (0—44 characters for a 1-byte
character and 0—22 characters for a 2-byte character).
Time in 24h mode is attached on the subject.
(E.g. Subject:20050101093020500) Underlined numbers
are "9h30min20s500ms on January 1, 2005". The letter "s"
is inserted after the day when referring to a summer time
zone.
Text • Enter text with ASCII characters (see page 111) or
character and 0—31 characters for a 2-byte character). But
["] and [end-of-line] key are not available.
*2
8. Confirm the settings, and click [Save].

• New settings are saved. The buffered images are deleted.
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9. Click [Go to Image Buffer/Transfer page].

• The Image Buffer/Transfer page is displayed.
Notes
• If you set a short interval to transfer image to a mobile phone, many E-
mails may be sent to it leading to a large phone bill. Therefore, we
recommend you to set a long interval. In an emergency situation, the E-
mail transfer can be stopped by enabling privacy mode using a mobile
phone (see page 27).
• Buffered images will be deleted by doing the following.
• Saving the settings of Image Buffer/Transfer or Date and Time.
• Executing [Restart], [Update Firmware] or [Reset to Factory Default].
• Clicking [Delete Buffered Images] on the Image Buffer/Transfer page
(see page 60).
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2.14 Buffering or Transferring Images by Sensor

The Image Buffer/Transfer page allows you to enable image buffer/transfer by E-
mail or FTP.
1. Click [Buffer/Transfer] on the Setup page.
2. Click No. to enable buffer/transfer.
3. Check [Enable Image Buffer/Transfer], select [Sensor] for trigger, and click
[Next>].
• Click [Delete Buffered Images] to delete this buffered images.

• Click [Save] to save the settings. The buffered images are deleted.
saving changes.
Setting Description
Enable Image • Check the box to enable the buffer/transfer. Clear the box
Buffer/Transfer to disable it.
Trigger • Selecting [Timer] enables the camera to buffer/transfer the
image by timer.
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4. Set the time, and click [Next>].
Note
The timer works by an internal clock. Set the date and time before using timer
buffer/transfer (see page 43).
saving changes.
Setting Description
week
Active Time of • Select the [Always] option when you do not specify the time
Trigger period. If you specify the time period, select the time period
5. Set the Lens Position When Triggered setting, and click [Next>].
Note
If you enable the Lens Position When Triggered setting, buffer/transfer starts
after the camera turns to the sensor position.
saving changes.
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Setting Description
Lens Position • Set [Move to sensor position] to move the lens to the
When Triggered sensor position (see page 18) when the pyroelectric
infrared sensor detects temperature differences.
6. Set the image settings, and click [Next>].

saving changes.
Setting Description
Image • Select image resolution (640 x 480, 320 x 240 (default) or
Resolution 160 x 120 pixels) to buffer or transfer.
[Mobile Phone] is for a transfer to a mobile phone.
Note
640 x 480 pixels cannot be set for a transfer to a mobile
phone.
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7. Set the image buffer frequencies and sensor deactivation time, and click
[Next>].

saving changes.
Setting Description
Enable Pre- • Check the box to enable the setting. The camera buffers or
trigger Image transfers the image right before the pyroelectric infrared
Buffer sensor detects temperature differences.
• Set an interval, number of images to buffer and total
number. The buffered images may not match the total
number due to memory capacity, image resolution, image
quality or what object you view.
Enable Post- • Check the box to enable the setting. The camera buffers or
trigger Image transfers the image right after the pyroelectric infrared
Buffer sensor detects temperature differences.
• Set an interval, number of images to buffer and total
number. The buffered images may not match the total
number due to memory capacity, image resolution, image
quality or what object you view.
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Setting Description
Sensor • Set the length of time during which the sensor cannot be
deactivation triggered after saving images temporarily or transmitting
time them. This function is recommended to use not to send too
many E-mails to a mobile phone.
Note
The internal memory cannot buffer images during Sensor
deactivation time. Because of this, images taken before
detection are not saved in internal memory, and so cannot
be received. Depending on the settings for image buffer/
transfer, even if it is set to, for example, take "1 image per
second, and store 10 images, before detection", because
the images are not stored in internal memory, if the sensor
detects something directly after the end of Sensor
deactivation time, the images may not be saved. Ten
seconds after the end of Sensor deactivation time, images
can be received as specified in the settings.
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8. Select the transfer method, and click [Next>].

saving changes.
Note
If you transfer image by E-mail or FTP, confirm that the default gateway and
DNS server addresses are assigned correctly (see page 31).
Setting Description
No Transfer, No • If the internal memory is full, the camera stops the buffer.
Memory
Overwrite
No Transfer, • If the internal memory is full, the camera deletes the old
Memory images, and continues to buffer the image.
Overwrite
FTP • The camera transfers the image to an FTP server (see
page 74).
E-mail • The camera transfers the image by E-mail (see page 75).
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When you set [FTP] for Transfer Method

Select [FTP], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed.

saving changes.
Setting Description
Server IP • If you set the server IP address, set 4 digits (0—255) and 3
Address or periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and
Host Name*1 "255.255.255.255" are not available. Or set a host name (1—
255 characters).
Login ID*2 • If your ISP requires a login ID, set it (0—63 characters).
Password*2 • If your ISP requires a password, set it (0—63 characters).
Login Timing • Select the login timing to an FTP server. If you set [One Time]
during 1-minute transfer, the camera logs in to the server only
once, and can reduce the time to log in or log out.
Upload File • Set the file name to save on an FTP server. Enter 1—234
Name*1 characters. Entering "\" creates directories for a file. (E.g.
NetworkCamera\image.jpg)
Overwrite • Selecting [Overwrite File] saves and overwrites the image on
setting the server. Selecting [Save as New File with Time Stamp]
saves the image attaching time stamps on the file name, and
the images are not overwritten.
(E.g. image20050101093020500.jpg) Underlined numbers
are "9h30min20s500ms on January 1, 2005". The letter "s" is
inserted after the day when referring to a summer time zone.
Data Transfer • Select [Passive Mode] normally. If FTP does not work, select
Method [Active Mode] and check the operation.
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*2
When you set [E-mail] for Transfer Method

Select [E-mail], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed.

saving changes.
Notes
• The camera works only with an SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
server. It does not work with mail servers like "Hotmail" using a web
browser.
• The file name by E-mail transfer uses only 24 h format.
(E.g. image20050101093020500.jpg) Underlined numbers are
"9h30min20s500ms on January 1, 2005". The letter "s" is inserted after
the day when referring to a summer time zone.
Setting Description
SMTP Server IP • If you set the server IP address, set 4 digits (0—255) and
POP3 Server IP • If you set the server IP address, set 4 digits (0—255) and
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Setting Description
Login ID*2 • If your ISP requires a login ID to log in to a POP3 server,
Password*2 • If your ISP requires a password to log in to a POP3 server,
Reply E-mail • Set the sender's E-mail address. We recommend you to
Address*2 set the administrator's E-mail address.
Destination E- • Set the destination E-mail address (up to 3).
mail Address*2
1—3
Subject*2 • Enter a subject with ASCII characters (see page 111) or
character and 0—22 characters for a 2-byte character).
Time in 24h mode is attached on the subject. (E.g.
Subject:20050101093020500) Underlined numbers are
"9h30min20s500ms on January 1, 2005". The letter "s" is
inserted after the day when referring to a summer time
zone.
Text • Enter text with ASCII characters (see page 111) or
character and 0—31 characters for a 2-byte character). But
["] and [end-of-line] key are not available.
*2
9. After you confirm the settings and click [Next>], set E-mail notification and click
[Next>].
• If you select [Enable], the E-mail Notification When Triggered page is

displayed. Enter the settings seeing page 75 and page 76. When finished,
click [Next>] and go to step 10.
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Setting Description
Disable • The camera does not send an E-mail notification when
buffering or transferring image.
Enable • The camera sends an E-mail notification (up to 3
destinations) when buffering or transferring image.
10. Click [Save] after confirming the settings.

• New settings are saved. The buffered images are deleted.
11. Click [Go to Image Buffer/Transfer page].
• The Image Buffer/Transfer page is displayed.
Notes
• If you set a short interval to transfer image to a mobile phone, many E-
mails may be sent to it leading to a large phone bill. Therefore, we
recommend you to set a long interval. In an emergency situation, the E-
mail transfer can be stopped by enabling privacy mode using a mobile
phone (see page 27).
• Sensor transfer stops its operations until the camera finishes all transfers.
For example, if the camera transfers 3 images per minute and 6 images in
total with setting 1 minute of sensor deactivation time, the sensor will be
in the following operation.
120 seconds 1 minute
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Sensor

deactivation time
Detectable Undetectable Undetectable Detectable
A heat change occurs.
• Buffered images will be deleted by doing the following.

• Saving the settings of Image Buffer/Transfer or Date and Time.
• Executing [Restart], [Update Firmware] or [Reset to Factory Default].
• Clicking [Delete Buffered Images] on the Image Buffer/Transfer page
(see page 68).
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2.15 Specifying Operation Time

The Operation Time page allows you to limit the operation time. The camera image
turns to a gray screen outside the operation time.
Notes
• If you wrongly set the time period, your privacy may be seen. Confirm the
time period after the setup.
• If you access the camera as an administrator, you can view the image
outside the time period.
1. Click [Operation Time] on the Setup page.
2. Click No. to set the operation time.
Note
If No. 1—7 are disabled, the camera can always be operated.
3. Check [Enable], set the time, and click [Save]
• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without saving
changes.
Setting Description
Enable • Check the box to enable the setting. Clear the box to
disable it.
week
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Setting Description
Operation Time • Select the [Always] option when you do not specify the time
period. If you specify the time period, select the time period

• The Operation Time page is displayed.
About Operation Time
In the operation time settings, the enabled settings take priority over the disabled
settings. Therefore, if Monday or Tuesday is disabled in a setting but enabled in
other settings, the camera can be operated on both Monday and Tuesday.
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2.16 Changing Indicator Display

The Indicator Control page allows you to select Indicator operation. Indicator has
four options.
• Always on
• Turn the indicator on when the camera is accessed.
• Turn the indicator on during sensor reaction.
• Always off
1. Click [Indicator Control] on the Setup page.
2. Select indicator option.
Notes
• See page 8 in the Installation/Troubleshooting for indicator display.
• Selecting [Never turn indicator on] keeps indicator always off.
4. Click [Go to Indicator Control page].
• The Indicator Control page is displayed.
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2.17 Enabling Privacy Mode

Pressing the privacy button turns the camera into privacy mode. You can keep your
privacy in privacy mode. In this case, the camera operation stops, and the image
transfer by timer or sensor (see page 60 or page 68) is also stopped. The indicator
turns red, and viewers see a gray screen. Privacy mode can be controlled from a
mobile phone (see page 26) or a PC.
1. Click [Privacy Mode] on the Setup page.
• Selecting [Enable] and clicking [Save] turn the camera into privacy mode.
Setting Description
Privacy Button • Clearing the Enable box disables the privacy button on the
front of the camera.
Privacy Mode • Selecting [Enable] and clicking [Save] turn the camera into
privacy mode.
Notes
• To turn the camera into normal operation, press the privacy button on the
front of the camera (see page 8 in the Installation/Troubleshooting) during
privacy mode. Or click [Disable Privacy Mode] after you log in as an
administrator.
• If you log in as an administrator, you can disable privacy mode from your
mobile phone (see page 26).
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3 Camera Maintenance
3.1 Maintenance page
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Maintenance
(1) Status Displays the camera settings and status (see page 83).
(2) Wireless Status Displays wireless information (see page 83).
(3) Restart Restarts the camera (see page 84).
(4) Update Firmware Updates the camera firmware (see page 85).
(5) Save Settings Creates a configuration file (see page 88).
(6) Load Settings Loads settings from a configuration file (see page 89).
(7) Reset to Factory Resets the camera to its default settings (see page 90).
Default
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3.1.1 Confirming the Status

The Status page allows you to check the status of the camera. The status
information provides support for troubleshooting.
Clicking [Status] displays the following page.
Note
See Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/
pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for details about status information.
3.1.2 Confirming the Wireless Status
The Wireless Status page allows you to check the wireless information. The
wireless status information provides support for troubleshooting regarding wireless
connection.
Clicking [Wireless Status] displays the following page.
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3.1.3 Restarting the Camera

The camera restarts by disconnecting the plug of the AC cord from the outlet and
reconnecting it again. The camera can also be restarted on the Restart page.
Note
When the camera restarts, the buffered images will be deleted.
1. Click [Restart] on the Maintenance page.
2. Click [Restart].
• Restarting takes about 90 seconds. The Top page is displayed when

finished.
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3.1.4 Updating the Camera Firmware

The Update Firmware page allows you to update the camera firmware. If the new
firmware is available, install it into the camera.
Notes
• Do not turn off the power during firmware update.
• All buffered images will be deleted after the firmware update.
• The firmware version is displayed on the Top page and the Status page.
1. Download the new firmware on the Panasonic Network Camera support

website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/, and save it
on your PC.
2. Click [Update Firmware] on the Maintenance page.
3. Click [Update Firmware].
• The camera restarts.
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• The Update page is displayed in about 90 seconds.
4. Click [Browse...].
• A dialog box is displayed to select the firmware.
5. Select the firmware (including directory information) and click [Open].
• The firmware file name is displayed.
6. Confirm the firmware file name, and click [Update Firmware].
• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Top page without firmware update.
• The next message is displayed during update.
• The camera restarts automatically after update.
• The Top page is displayed in about 90 seconds.
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7. Confirm that the version number on the Top page is updated.
Updated version
• If the version number is updated, the firmware update is complete.
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3.1.5 Creating Configuration File

A configuration file can be saved on your PC. You can load the camera settings
from the configuration file on the Load Settings page (see page 89).
1. Click [Save Settings] on the Maintenance page.
2. Click [Save].
3. Click [Save] on the File Download dialog box.

4. Specify the location, and click [Save] on the Save As dialog box.
• The configuration file is saved in the location.
Notes
• The file extension (.dat) cannot be changed. If you change it, the settings
cannot be loaded.
• If you try to update the camera, create a configuration file after updating
the firmware. If there is a firmware version difference between the camera
that you create a configuration file from and the camera that you try to load
settings to, the settings may not be loaded to the camera.
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3.1.6 Loading Settings from a Configuration File

The settings can be loaded from a configuration file. If you reset the camera to
factory default, the camera can load its settings from the configuration file.
Notes
• The configuration file has network settings. When the settings are loaded,
the network settings are also loaded as they were saved.
• If you try to update the camera, create a configuration file after updating
the firmware. If there is a firmware version difference between the camera
that you create a configuration file from and the camera that you try to load
settings to, the settings may not be loaded to the camera.
1. Click [Load Settings] on the Maintenance page.
2. Click [Browse...].
3. Select the configuration file on the Choose file dialog box, and click [Open].
• The file name is displayed in the data field.

4. Confirm the file name, and click [Load].
5. Click [Restart].
• The camera restarts, and the Top page is displayed.
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3.1.7 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default

All camera settings are reset to factory default directly after the Execute button is
clicked. To restore the wireless connection, access the camera by using the wired
connection and set up the wireless configuration. (See Getting Started.)
1. Click [Reset to Factory Default] on the Maintenance page.
2. Click [Execute].
• The indicator blinks orange, and then turns off for 10 seconds.
• All camera settings (user name, password, IP address, subnet mask etc.)
are reset to factory default.
• If the camera is reset to factory default, the network connection mode
changes to [Automatic Setup]. Reconfigure the camera seeing
Installation/Troubleshooting.
Notes
• The internal clock will not be reset, but the time format will return to AM/
PM mode (see page 43). Set it again.
• See page 94—page 101 for default settings.
• Pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button resets the camera to the
factory default (see page 93).
• All buffered images are deleted when resetting the camera to factory
default.
• The reset operation takes about 1 minute.
• Do not turn off the camera during the reset operation.
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3.2 Support page
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Support
(1) Help Displays the Help page (see page 91).
(2) Wireless Help Displays the Wireless Help page (see page 92).
(3) Product Displays product information website (see page 92).
Information
(4) Support Displays support information website (see page 92).
Information
3.2.1 Seeing Help page

The Help page displays explanations for each feature about the following 1. to 6.
items.
Clicking [Help] on the Support page displays the next page.
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3.2.2 Seeing Wireless Help page

The Wireless Help page displays explanations for each feature about Wireless
Basic configuration, Wireless Cipher configuration and Wireless Status.
Clicking [Wireless Help] on the Support page displays the next page.
Note
[Wireless Help] is displayed only when logging in as an administrator.
3.2.3 Seeing Product Information

You can see product information on the Panasonic Network Camera support
website.
Clicking [Product Information] on the Support page displays the URL, click it.
Note
If the camera is not connected to the Internet, the website cannot be displayed.
3.2.4 Seeing Support Information

You can see support information on the Panasonic Network Camera support
website.
Clicking [Support Information] on the Support page displays the URL, click it.
Note
If the camera is not connected to the Internet, the website cannot be displayed.
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3.3 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button

The camera has a FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button on the bottom.
Press the button

with a pointed
object.
Pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button resets the camera to factory
default. If you lose your user name and password, use this button to reset the
camera. To restore the wireless connection, access the camera by using the wired
connection and set up the wireless configuration. (See Getting Started.)
• Press the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button for 1 second when the camera
is on.
• The indicator blinks orange, and then turns off for 10 seconds.
• Do not turn off the camera until the indicator lights green.
Notes
• The internal clock will not be reset, but the time format will return to AM/
PM mode (see page 43). Set it again.
• See page 94—page 101 for default settings.
• All buffered images are deleted when resetting the camera to factory
default.
• The reset operation takes about 1 minute.
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3.4 Default Setting List

Basic
Items Default Required Notes

Network Connection Mode Automatic - Automatic Setup/
Setup Static/DHCP
Allow Access from the No - -
Internet (Automatic
Setup only)
Network Configuration Enable - -
from Setup Program
(Static/DHCP only)
Port No. 80 - 20, 21, 25 and 110
(Static/DHCP only) is not available. *2
IP address 192.168.0. When *1
(Static only) 253 setting Static
Subnet Mask 255.255. When *1
(Static only) 255.0 setting Static
Host Name [Blank] When 0—63 characters
(DHCP only) setting *4
DHCP (Not
always
required)
Default Gateway [Blank] When using *1
(Static/DHCP only) Gateway
DNS Server 1 [Blank] When using *1
DNS Server 2 DNS
(Static/DHCP only)
Max. Bandwidth Usage Unlimited - 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 1
(Mbps) or Unlimited
Connection Type Auto - -
Negotiation
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Wireless Communication mode IEEE - -
802.11b/g
(Channel) Auto - -
SSID BLC30XXXX - Up to 32
X characters, signs
or numbers
(Speed) Auto - -
Encryption (WEP) No - -
encryption
Authentication Open System - -
WEPKey 1—4 ASCII 13 - -
Characters
128 bit
UPnP Auto Port Forwarding Disable - -
Display Shortcut Icon in Enable - -
My Network Places
Viewnet Enable No check - -
cam.com
Date and Time Setting AM/PM - -
Time
Automatic Time No check When using -
Adjustment NTP
Time Zone GMT 00:00 - -
Adjust Clock for No check - -
Daylight Saving Time
Start Day Mar, - -
Last Sunday,
1 AM
End Day Oct, - -
Last Sunday,
1 AM
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Camera Camera Name Network Required 1—15 characters
Camera *6
White Balance Auto - Auto/Fixed Indoor/
Fixed Fluorescent
(White)/Fixed
Fluorescent
(Daylight)/Fixed
Outdoor/Hold
AC Power Source 50 Hz - 50 Hz, 60 Hz
Frequency
Pan Range (Minimum) -50 degrees - -50—+50 degrees
(Home Position) 0 degrees - -50—+50 degrees
(Maximum) +50 degrees - -50—+50 degrees
Tilt Range (Minimum) -40 degrees - -40—+10 degrees
(Home Position) 0 degrees - -40—+10 degrees
(Maximum) +10 degrees - -40—+10 degrees
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Account

Security: General Do not permit - -
Administrator Authentication access from
guest users
User Name [Blank] When setting 6—15 characters
administrator *3
Password [Blank] When setting 6—15 characters
administrator *3
Retype [Blank] When setting 6—15 characters
Password administrator *3
General User User ID List [Blank] - -
User Name [Blank] When setting 6—15 characters
general user *3
Password [Blank] When setting 6—15 characters
general user *3
Retype [Blank] When setting 6—15 characters
Password general user *3
Access Level Level 3 - -
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Advanced

Image Single Camera Image 320 x 240 - 320 x 240 or 640
Display Resolution x 480
Single Camera Image Standard - Favor Clarity,
Quality Standard or
Favor Motion
Single Camera Motion - 3, 5, 10, 30, 60
Refresh Interval (s) or Motion
Multi-Camera Image 320 x 240 - 160 x 120 or 320
Resolution x 240
Multi-Camera Image Standard - Favor Clarity,
Quality Standard or
Favor Motion
Multi-Camera Refresh Motion When 3, 5, 10, 30, 60
Interval reducing (s) or Motion
traffic
Limit Continuous Unlimited When 10, 30 (s), 1, 5,
Motion JPEG reducing 10, 30, 60 (min)
traffic or Unlimited
Still Image Refresh 30 s - 3, 5, 10, 30 or 60
Interval (s)
Language English - English/
Japanese/
French/German/
Italian/Spanish/
Simplified
Chinese/Russian
Banner Display Checked - -
(Administrator)
Banner Display Checked - -
(General User)
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Multi- Multi-Camera [Blank] - -
Camera
Display Checked When setting -
Multi-Camera
IP Address or Host [Blank] When setting IP address*1
Name Multi-Camera Host name*5 is
1—255
characters.
Port No. [Blank] When setting 20, 21, 25 and
Multi-Camera 110 are not
available. *2
Camera Name [Blank] When setting 1—15 characters
Multi-Camera *7
Change Camera From No.1 to When From No.1—12
Order No.1 changing to No.1—12
camera order
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Buffer/ Status Off - -
Transfer
Trigger Timer - Timer, Sensor
Active Time of Trigger Always - -
Lens Position When Do not move - Do not move,
Triggered Move to sensor
position
Image Resolution 320 x 240 - 160 x 120,
320 x 240,
640 x 480
Image Quality Standard - Favor Clarity,
Standard,
Favor Motion
Image Buffer Every 1 s, - Every 1 (s/min/
Frequency buffer 1 image h), buffer 1—15
images
Sensor deactivation No When No appointment,
time appointment selecting 10, 30 (s), 1, 3, 5,
sensor 10 (min)
Transfer Method No Transfer, - -
No Memory
Overwrite
Notify - - -
Operation Operation Time Always - -
Time
Indicator Indicator Control Turn indicator - -
Control on when
camera is on
Privacy Privacy Button Checked - -
Mode
Privacy Mode Disable - -
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Preset Buttons

Preset Preset 1 UpperLeft - -
Buttons
Preset 2 UpperRight - -
Preset 3 LowerLeft - -
Preset 4 LowerRight - -
*1 Set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and
"255.255.255.255" are not available.
*2 Set the number of 1—65535.
*3 Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 111). But [Space], ["], ['],
[&], [<], and [>] are not available.
[#], [&], [%], [=], [+], [?], [<], and [>] are not available.
*6 Enter ASCII characters (see page 111) or characters in each language (1—15
But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], and [>] are not available.
*7 Enter ASCII characters (see page 111) or characters in each language (1—15
But [Space], ["], ['], [#], [&], [%], [=], [+], [?], [<], and [>] are not available.
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3.5 Cleaning
Clean the camera after the camera is turned off.
3.5.1 Cleaning the Main Unit
Clean the unit with a dry and soft cloth.
Notes
• Do not use alcohol, polishing powder, cleanser, benzine, thinner, wax,
petroleum products or hot water to wipe the camera. Also avoid pesticide,
glass cleaner or hair spray. They may cause change in the shape or color.
• Do not apply pressure to the pan/tilt portion of the camera. Any forced
movement can damage the internal mechanism.
• If the pyroelectric infrared sensor has dust on it, it may not detect
temperature differences. Keep the pyroelectric infrared sensor clean.
3.5.2 Cleaning the Lens

If the lens has dust on it, the image may be unclear or out of focus.
Note
Do not touch the lens directly. Fingerprints may cause an unclear image.
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3.6 Setting an IP Address on Your PC

Your PC's IP address can be assigned by the following procedures.
1. Display the TCP/IP Properties window.
• The steps are different depending on your OS. The steps are shown
below.
OS Steps
Windows XP [Start] ( [Settings]) [Control Panel] [Network and
Internet Connections] [Network Connections] [Local Area
Connection] in use [Properties] Select Internet Protocol
[TCP/IP] [Properties] [Use the following IP address]
Windows 2000 [Start] [Settings] [Control Panel] [Network and Dial-up
Connections] [Local Area Connection] in use
[Properties] Select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP]
[Properties] [Use the following IP address]
Windows Me, [Start] [Settings] [Control Panel] [Network] Select
Windows 98SE [TCP/IP] with adaptor in use [Properties] [IP Address]
[Specify an IP address]
• When using Windows XP and Windows 2000, log in as an administrator

to access the TCP/IP Properties window.
2. Enter IP address and subnet mask.
3. Click [OK].
• In Windows Me or Windows 98SE, the PC needs to be restarted to enable
the settings.
Local IP Address
Local IP address is the network ID that is not used on the Internet. They are
classified into Class A, Class B and Class C, as shown below. Set the IP address
in the range of the number specified in the class corresponding to your local
network scale.
Class Subnet Mask Local IP Address

Class A 255. 0. 0. 0 10. 0. 0. 1 — 10. 255. 255. 254
Class B 255. 255. 0. 0 172. 16. 0. 1 — 172. 31. 255. 254
Class C 255. 255. 255. 0 192. 168. 0. 1 — 192. 168. 0. 254
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3.7 Using Setup Program

The Setup Program can be used for the following purposes.
• Finding the IP address and port number of the camera connected to your
network.
• Setting up the camera automatically.
• Setting up the camera manually to a Static or a DHCP setting.
• Displaying the Setup page.
Finding the camera
1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the camera following the Getting Started.
• If the Network Camera Setup window does not appear, click "setup.exe"
on the Setup CD-ROM.
2. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your PC.
• If the Network Camera Setup window does not appear, click "setup.exe"
on the Setup CD-ROM.
3. Click [Camera Setup].
Displays version information about this

program.
Sets up the camera.
Displays the camera manuals.
If your PC does not have Adobe® Acrobat®
Reader®, install it from the Adobe Reader
website.
Installs Network Camera Recorder Trial
Version.
Closes the Setup Program.
• When the following dialog box is displayed, click [Unblock].
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• You can find the camera IP address and port number by looking up the
MAC address of your camera.
MAC
Address Port Camera
No. Status
IP
Camera
Address
List window
Notes
• If you try to find multiple cameras, each MAC address beside the Ethernet
(LAN) port verifies which camera you are setting up.
• See page 14 in the Installation/Troubleshooting for the setup from the
MAC address.
Automatic Setup (Local or Internet Access) or Manual Setup
1. Click [Execute] on the Camera List window shown on page 104.
2. Click each button to execute the program.
Sets up Local Access.
Sets up Internet Access.
Starts the Manual Setup.
Displays the Setup page (see

page 28).
Notes
• For the first time installation or after pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT
RESET button, you must select [Automatic Setup (Local Access Only)]. To
start the Manual Setup, execute Automatic Setup (Local Access Only)
first, and then start the Setup Program to execute the Manual Setup.
• See Installation/Troubleshooting for the local and Internet access setup.
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Manual Setup window

Set up each parameter seeing page 33—page 35.
• If more than 20 minutes have passed since the camera was turned on, the
camera cannot be set up from the Setup Program. If the camera cannot
be set up, restart the camera.
• If "Camera setup complete" is displayed, click [Close] to finish the Manual

Setup.
3. Close all Setup windows.
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3.8 Setting Your PC

3.8.1 Setting the Proxy Server Settings on Web Browser
If the proxy server is not used, the settings are not required. If you are using the
proxy server, the following settings are required.
• To communicate with a camera installed inside a LAN, changing the web
browser settings is recommended.
• A firewall of a proxy server in a corporate environment may prevent access to
the camera. Consult your network administrator.
Notes
• A proxy server is used to protect your network connected to the Internet.
• If the camera is accessed via a proxy server, problems may occur. Consult
your network administrator before installing the camera.
• If the camera is accessed via a proxy server, the refresh interval may be
slow.
How to Set the Proxy Server Settings
1. Start up Internet Explorer. (The example is Internet Explorer 6.0.)
2. Click [Tools] [Internet Options...].
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3. Click the [Connections] tab, and click [LAN Settings].
4. See if the Use a proxy server check box is checked or not. If checked, click
[Advanced...].
See if the check

box is checked or not.
If checked,
click [Advanced...].
• If not checked, click [Cancel]. Proxy settings are not required.
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5. Enter the camera IP address into the Do not use proxy server for addresses
beginning with data field. (Example: 192.168.0.253)
6. Click [OK].
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3.8.2 Setting UPnP™ to Display Camera Shortcut in My

Network Places
To display the camera shortcut in the My Network Places folder, Windows
component should be added. Enable UPnPTM (Universal Plug and Play) following
the steps below.
OS Steps
Windows XP [Start] ( [Settings]) [Control Panel] [Add or Remove
Programs] [Add/Remove Windows Components] Select
[Networking Services] Check [Universal Plug and Play]
[OK] [Next] Complete
Windows XP [Start] ( [Settings]) [Control Panel] [Programs]
Service Pack 2 [Windows Components] Select [Networking Service]
[Details] Check [Internet Gateway Device Discovery and
Control Client] [UPnP User Interface] [OK] Complete
Windows Me [Start] [Settings] [Control Panel] [Add/Remove
Programs] [Windows Setup] tab Select [Communication]
[Detail] Check [Universal Plug and Play] [OK] [OK]
[Restart] Complete
Note
This feature is available only when Windows XP or Windows Me is being used.
3.8.3 Setting the Internet Temporary File Setting on Web

Browser
The old image may be displayed. In this case, set the web browser following the
steps below.
[Tools] [Internet Options] [General] tab [Settings] in the Temporary Internet

files Check [Every visit to the page] in the Check for newer versions of stored
pages [OK] [OK] Complete
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3.9 ASCII Character Table

ASCII Character Table
(space) 0 @ P ` p
! 1 A Q a q
" 2 B R b r
# 3 C S c s
$ 4 D T d t
% 5 E e u
U
& 6 F V f v
' 7 G W g w
( 8 H X h x
) 9 I Y i y
* : J Z j z
+ ; K [ k {
, < L \ l |
- = M ] m }
. > N ^ n ~
/ ? O _ o
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3.10 File Size and Number of Buffered Images

The following table shows the relationship between the file size of the image and
the maximum number of buffered images.
Note
The following file sizes were shown at the largest value.
Resolution Items Capture Favor Standard Favor Mobile

Clarity Motion Phone
About About About
File Size About 60 KB -
640 x 480 50 KB 33 KB 20 KB
(pixels) Buffered - About About About -
Images 80 120 200
About About About About
File Size About 30 KB
320 x 240 25 KB 16 KB 8 KB 8 KB
(pixels) Buffered - About About About About
Images 160 250 500 500
About About About About
File Size About 10 KB
160 x 120 7 KB 5 KB 3 KB 3 KB
(pixels) Buffered - About About About About
Images 570 800 1330 1330
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3.11 Specifications
Network Camera
Items Specifications
Pan/Tilt Angle Pan: -50 ° to +50 °, Tilt: -40 ° to +10 °
Number of Pixels 1/4-inch CMOS Sensor 320,000 pixels
Illuminance 1—10,000 lx
White Balance Auto/Manual/Hold
Focus Fixed 0.5 m—Infinity
Caliber Ratio (F No.) F2.8
Horizontal Viewing Angle 43 °
Exposure Auto
Other Specifications
Video Compression JPEG (3 Levels)
Video Resolution 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (default), 160 x 120
Buffered Image *1
About 250 frames (320 x 240) with time display
Frame rate*2 Max. 7.5 frames/second (640 x 480)
Max. 15 frames/second (320 x 240 or 160 x 120)
Supported Protocols TCP, UDP, IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DHCP, DNS,
DDNS, ARP, ICMP, POP3, NTP
Message Transfer Condition Pyroelectric Infrared Sensor or Timer
Image Transfer Method SMTP, FTP
*1
The maximum number of frames changes depending on the image quality and what object
you buffer.
*2
Frame rate changes depending on the network environment, the PC performance, the image
quality and what object you view.
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Other Specifications
Interface Wired: 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet RJ-45
connector x 1
Wireless: IEEE 802.11b/g (Embedded)
Sensor Detection Method Pyroelectric Infrared Sensor
Sensor Range Horizontally About 30 °, Vertically About 85 °, Distance
About 5 m
(When the temperature is 20 °C)
Indicator Display Power/Network Communication/Camera operation/
Ethernet link
Dimension (WHD) About 74 mm x About 98 mm x About 73 mm
Weight 200 (Only the unit)
Power Supply AC adaptor: Input 100—240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Output 12 V DC, 750 mA
Consumption: About 4.5 W (6.4 W during pan/tilt scan)
Temperature Operation: +5 °C to +40 °C
Storage: +0 °C to +50 °C
Humidity Operation: 20 %—80 % (No Condensation)
Storage: 20 %—90 % (No Condensation)
Wireless Specifications
Communication mode IEEE 802.11b, 802.11b/g, 802.11g exclusive
(Communication Standard)
Data Transfer Mode Direct Sequence Spectrum Spread (DS-SS),
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
(OFDM)
Frequency Range 2.412—2.472 GHz
Channel 1—13
Security WEP (64/128/152 bit), SSID
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Index
115

A Mobile Phone 26
Multi-Camera page 22
ActiveX Controls 11
Multi-Camera Setup page 58
Administrator/General Users/Guest Users 51
ASCII Character Table 111
N
B Network page 31
Buffered Image page 24
O
C Operating System 4
Operation Bar 16
Camera Access 8
Operation Time page 78
Camera page 45
Capture Image Button 15
Cleaning 102 P
Click to Center 14 Pan/Tilt Range 17, 48
CPU 4 Preset Button 18
Privacy Mode page 81
D Product Information page 92
Protocol 4
Date and Time page 43
Default Setting List 94
R
F Reset to Factory Default page 90
Restart page 84
FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button 93
G S
Save Settings page 88
General User page 53
Security: Administrator page 49
Sensor Image Buffer/Transfer 68
H Sensor Position 18
Help page 91 Setup page 28
Home Position 18 Setup Program 104
Single Camera page 10
I Specifications 113
Image Display page 55 Status page 83
Indicator Control page 80 Support Information page 92
Support page 91
L System Requirements for your PC 4
Load Settings page 89
Login 52 T
Timer Image Buffer/Transfer 60
M Top page 9
Maintenance page 82
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U
Update Firmware page 85
UPnP page 40
V
Viewnetcam.com Service 41
W
Web Browser 4
Wireless 36
Wireless Help page 92
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The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd.

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for internal use only. All other reproduction, in whole or in part, is prohibited without the written
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Privacy Monitoring Purpose

Privacy mode On Disabled Protecting privacy

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Easy installation using UPnPTM (Universal Plug and Play)

Supporting Viewnetcam.com service

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System Requirements for your PC

System Microsoft® Windows® Me, Microsoft® Windows® 98SE

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

User Name and Password Protection

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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2 Various Camera Features ...........................................28

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3 Camera Maintenance ..................................................82

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1.1 Accessing the Camera

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4. Click the following tabs to display each page.

A To Single Camera page (page 10) B To Multi-Camera page (page 22)

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1.2 Viewing Single Camera page

Operation Bar Camera Image

Refresh The banner is

3. Close the web browser.

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• To reduce the data traffic, the video can be automatically changed to

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1.2.1 Image Auto Centering (Click to Center)

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1.2.2 Capturing a Still Image

• The camera image opens in another window.

• Save as dialog box is displayed.

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1.2.3 Using Operation Bar

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Pan/tilt scan buttons automatically move the

Pan: -50 ˚ to +50 ˚

Tilt: -40 ˚ to +10 ˚

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1.2.4 Setting Home Position/Sensor Position/Preset

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Registering a Preset Button

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Viewing the Image

1. Click the home position, sensor

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Changing or Deleting the Settings

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1.3 Viewing Multi-Camera page

• Multi-Camera page can display up to 12 camera images.

Capture Image Button (See page 15)

Selects [320 x 240]

Selects a refresh interval

3. Close the web browser.

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